MSRP:

$1999

Overall Rating: 7.44

Powerful motor and excellent deck combine to add sizzle and sparkle to power running

The Large frame 3.8HP motor in this machine has extremely good power generating capabilities. It's the right fit to power an expansive 22" x 60" belt and
paves the way for smoother acceleration to 12 mph.

A broader belt that is 2" wider than standard and is longer and healthier adds to running pleasure. Athletes and power runners will be in their element on
this magnificent surface designed perfectly for endurance training.

An effective cushioning system that is real value for money

The cushioning ensures that your joints and muscles are protected to a great extent from the stress and pounding of intense training. Definitely one of the
smoothest surfaces you are going to see in the under $2,000 category. One of the lowest priced machines that I can run on since I have had two back
operations.

An exciting package of preset workouts and varied inclines that will thrill the athlete in you

With 40 preset programs in the console, athletes and power runners will be spoiled for choice. Combine this with a -3% to 15% decline/ incline variation
and you have the recipe for a varied and challenging training program. Boredom is unlikely to rear its head when you are on this treadmill.

Has folding feature that facilitates space saving

With dimensions of 79" L x 37" W x 71" H you will need a large area to locate this treadmill, so plan your space before you buy it. Larger area and higher
step up means low ceilinged and congested basements and apartments are questionable locations.

Warranty that highlights company's faith in its product

Labor gets a warranty of 2 years; parts and electronics are covered for 5 years; and the frame, deck, and motor have lifetime coverage. When you are gifted
a great motor, an excellent running track and superb cushioning, then this warranty comes as icing on the cake. This gives you more value for your money
and a big boost in reliability.

What might get you thinking...

Healthy treadmills can be located in lower price bands

For serious runners with a budget under $2,000 the Elite 9500 Pro combines good value for a great price, but there are many who can't afford this price.
For them it would be worthwhile selecting models lower down in the NordicTrack lineup. The NordicTrack C 1750 is one example that is good value for money
in the under $1,500 category.

Our verdict

The NordicTrack Elite 9500 Pro has it all- quality, dependability, warranty cover, an excellent motor drive combination, a smoother running surface -
qualities that make this a wonderful machine that is excellent value for the money. NordicTrack couldn't have done a better job in
the under $2,000 range. The reliability factor is extremely high because even some higher end models don't guarantee this kind of longevity.

If they carry through on service, this is a runner's treadmill without equal in its price point. If you can find it for their "sale" price of less than
$2000, you should have your head examined if you don't buy it.

General Information

These products are produced by Icon Health and Fitness. They are the largest retail fitness company. This well-known brand name is heavy on features and their newer units are holding up quite well in the home if you don?t count some of the glitch prone features. The treadmills are beautifully packaged machines and look great in your home. NordicTrack is quickly becoming known for making a solid quality machine at a bargain price and they are selling more units that anyone else in their respective price range.

Quality / Philosophy

NordicTrack is produced by Icon, a company with thousands of employees and large resources. The NordicTrack models are near the top of the quality scale in the Icon line. Put simply, their machines have the best design in the business. Icon has a long, storied history that provides an example of how the big keep getting bigger. Icon used to be the mass-market darling because of their cheap prices but they used to have quality to match. These days they put quality into the machines and pack them with features. Icon also has the worst customer service in the business but we rate the machines by the individual machine quality, not the quality of their service.

Outlook

Icon is the largest fitness equipment producer in the world with over $1 billion in sales. If the fitness industry were a solar system, Icon is so powerful that they would be the Sun. In terms of stability they are the best, but overall their customer service isn?t up to the standards of any of the lower volume producers. They promised an improvement in service but the results were more of the same. Although you get a value price for the product, you also get value service so keep this in mind when buying their machines- apparently they price their machines so low in comparison to other companies that they don?t have money left for service. Due to the sheer number of units they produce, we pick up support in many cases where this factory leaves off.